TPS StaffGrowth strategiesKEA Advisors hosts inaugural leadership summitKEA Advisors recently hosted its inaugural Executive Leadership Day last month in Atlanta.October 5, 2022Technician trainingBendix announces upcoming training course scheduleBendix announced Wednesday its in-depth technical training sessions schedule for the remainder of 2022. The company says it will hold events in Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and online, covering air brake training and advanced technology training.October 5, 2022Service and repairRegistration still open for Fullbay roundtableFullbay says its October's Shop Owner Roundtable is centered around helping service shops solve shop's biggest challenges. And there's still time left to submit questions for the event, which will be held next week.October 5, 2022IndicatorsClass 8 order boards open; hit September recordClass 8 order boards for 2023 officially opened in September as the market hit an all-time single month record. ACT Research reported 53,700 preliminary orders; FTR reported preliminary orders of 56,500 units.October 5, 2022Service and repairFullbay to hold first ever heavy-duty service industry conferenceFullbay has announced plans for its first ever conference, called Diesel Connect. The event will be held in Phoenix from June 8-9, 2023.October 4, 2022Growth strategiesBlaine Brothers opens new PDCThe new expanded space, designed for high efficiencies, is fully equipped to stock a wider range of fast-moving parts while increasing the breadth of inventory which will result in faster service and delivery for all customers, the company says.October 4, 2022New product releasesSnap-on releases new workshop creepersSnap-on introduces a new trio of rolling creepers for vehicle technicians.October 3, 2022Growth strategiesKenworth dealer opens fourth locationLiberty Kenworth of Bristol’s footprint is 17,000 sq.-ft., with over 1,500 sq.-ft., of retail area and a mezzanine shelving system with nearly 6,000 sq.-ft., of shelving and drawer space for small parts storage.October 3, 2022New product releasesYokohama's new ultra wide-base drive tireYokohama Tire introduces its 716U ultra wide-base, available in size 455/55R225.October 3, 2022EquipmentRecall report: Two school bus makers recalling more than 6,000 trucksThe following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).October 3, 2022Previous PagePage 331 of 1588Next PageTop StoriesOutlook and BenchmarkingFTR sees further slowing in economy entering 2026Idling, if not sinking, economy will keep pressure on heavy equipment purchasing, FTR says.Class 7-8October truck orders fall despite month’s historic strengthCommentaryHere’s what I’m hearing about the marketSupplier UpdatesWebb, Dana agree to long-term partnershipGrowth strategiesU.S. fleet added carriers, reduced equipment in Q3
